“He explained what my problem was, gave me options, talked to both my husband and myself.”
Kim W.
Stephen L. Knecht, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
“My passion is medicine and the people it helps. I focus on spending time with my patients, getting to know them and creating positive relationships with them. People are more at ease when they know you.”
Specialties
Problems and surgery of the foot and ankle, Orthopaedic Trauma
Dr. Knecht is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle problems and musculoskeletal trauma. He joined Northern Arizona Orthopaedics in 2004 upon completion of his Foot and Ankle and Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowships.
In their free time, he and his wife, Kristi, enjoy mountain biking, surfing, skiing, hiking and exploring the backcountry of Northern Arizona and Colorado. They are also both actively involved in annual orthopaedic mission trips to Central America, treating lower extremity deformities and hip and knee arthritis in areas of need.
Education
- Foot and Ankle Fellowship Sydney, Australia
- Trauma Fellowship Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
- Orthopaedic Residency University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics, Iowa City, Iowa
- Doctorate of Medicine New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Patient Testimonials
“He (Dr. Stephen L. Knecht at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics) spent time discussing my options.”
Ben M.
“He shared information about my conditon and listened/answered my questions.”
Susan W.
“He sits down and looks you right in the eye to talk with you and answers all of your questions.”
Alice S.
“He informed me the way I treated my rehabilitation would be as important to him as it would be for me. And that we both needed for me to do my part if my surgery was going to be successful. He was honest about my procedure's success rate.”
George H.
“He (Dr. Stephen L. Knecht) had a good bedside manner, made great eye contact, and was very personable.”
Glenna C.
“He listened and answered my questions and understood what was going on with my injury.”
Edith F.
“He listened and then offered a solution.”
Sandra L.
“He (Dr. Stephen L. Knecht at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics) explained my care well.”
Fritz B.
“I appreciated the time and the concern that was displayed when I saw Dr. Knecht. He took time to explain what was going on with my ankle.”
Wendy B.